Purpose of this workshop:
We need to demonstrate support for the expansion of Ranked Choice Voting (RCV) to include gubernatorial and state legislative elections. One key way to reach Mainers is through local newspapers. The purpose of this workshop is to guide you through the Letter to the Editor (LTE) writing process.
You will learn:
- How to write a LTE on RCV
- How to submit to your local paper
- How to encourage others to write LTEs
This workshop is hosted on Zoom. Registration is required. RSVP below to receive your Zoom link in order to join.
Why now:
Recently the Maine Legislature passed LD 1666, a bill that would finally expand Ranked Choice Voting (RCV) to include state legislative and gubernatorial races. Maine voters approved for the full use of RCV in 2016; however, an advisory opinion by the Maine Supreme Court in 2017 concluded that RCV conflicted with the plurality language in the Maine State Constitution.
This new bill has been written to be explicit, clear, and faithful to Maine’s constitutional history. Before it becomes official, legislators requested a solemn occasion, and the Maine Supreme Judicial Court will review the policy and ensure it passes constitutional muster. RCV is now part of Maine's civic fabric. Let's keep it that way.